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Why would everyone here assume he doesn't speak english?? I'm sure he is just far more comfortable with Spanish.... Maybe his english is imperfect? choppy? Who knows, maybe he doesn't speak english at all... but why would you immediately assume that?

speak English assimulate but most importantly do it legally that's what's not getting through or they are just ignorant

After 15 years in the United States and still doesn't speak English ?

15 years in the United States and still can't speak English? Vice just lost all credibility with me. I'm not buying this bs story.

I don't understand what people's obsession with speaking English in America is.

THIS CRIMINAL DOESNT EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH! THANK GOODNESS HES NO LONGER HERE! HASTA LA VISTA SCUMBAG! BUILD THE WALL!

She mentioned 60,000 immigrants. And ten years later 14 percent didn't have a job and didn't speak English or French. So what happened to those 8,400 ? Did they turn to crime to live or did they go back to Vietnam?

Why put all that money for a lawyer he should of stayed in his country and made a difference their! He hasn’t seemed to make much effort in becoming a citizen he don’t even speak French or English! 15000 is a fortune in his country why didn’t he build something in his country better!

A lot of these people do not have respect for people who speak English they make fun of English-speaking people in Spanish always say they don't speak English when they speak fluent English and turn around and look at you like you're crazy

A lot of people comment about how illegal immigration is ok, and blah blah blah. It's simple to say that when you don't feel the direct impact. Change the US as a country to your house. Now let's say the neighbors land Lord is beating the shit outta everyone in that household (play on the violence that's happening in country of orgin). One of then move into your house without letting you know beforehand (illegals). Let's say you don't mind and understand why they did so. Now they work hard around the house and get a job to spend for themselves and send money next door to the family still left behind. . But they don't have to pay for electricity, gas (aka taxes). And since you own a 3 bed room house, things don't change that much. Now 2 more of the neighbors flee because of the asshole land Lord. Now you have to start working slightly harder to pay for your utilities aka taxes. Now you start seeing how more people affect your household. Now even more people flee the next door neighbors and you work even harder for utilities plus your trash is overflowing, have to invest in larger trash cans, fix the doors or ascetic's(pipes, faucets, tubs etc) in your house from over use or mismanagement. Plus you have to start driving their kids to school, you have to get a bigger vehicle (that's a play on the education systems bloating classroom problems)spend more on gas and car maintenance, and since they all don't speak English, to have to spend money on making signs to inform them of the house rules and dangers. You have to invest time out of your schedule to inform them how things work in your house hold because at their house they walked around naked or shit with the door open (play on different societal norms or religions) and may even have to alter your rules as not to impose and anger them. Know the house is over filled and they expect you to buy a bigger house (play on the welfare state)I mean I can go on... But people reading this can get the drift. Point is, yes i understand that people want a better life and all immgration in not necessarily evil, but you can't just let anyone come in because you feel bad. Making change based off emotions of a few is detrimental to the whole.

It's this guy's fault for expecting different. People have the wrong impression that Canada has loose immigration laws and just let's anyone into the country. Also if you move to Canada you have to be able to speak english or french. This guy's too arrogant and expects people to adapt to him not the other way round. That's not how it works. You adapt to the country not the other way round.

So sick of this. How can you be in English speaking countries for that many years and not try to learn the language? I go to Mexico for a week and pick up dozens of words. No wonder. He isn't trying to assimilate at all. A drain on the system.gtfoh

SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!

A lot of people complain he doesn’t speak English. I’m sure he does speak English up to basic conversations, but for sure not as fluent as what he needs to explain his situation in this video. If all you do is labor work and never had a chance to go to a school or college, all you are exposed to is the everyday basic language necessary for survival. So stop judging based on a 8 min video!

The best and smartest thing any immigrant can do is to learn to speak and write English even though that's not politically correct to say. He would have been better off in the United States flying under the radar. Although with Trump as President INS will throw you out in a heartbeat. Also Obama deported quite a bit of Latin people from this country. Obama was enforcing the laws a lot of people don't want to hear that but that's true. Somebody gave this guy some bad information. Canada has the population of 30 million people. It's easier to keep track of 30 million than 350 million which is the approximate population of the United States. Also to my Republican friends Ronald Reagan naturalized and gave amnesty to 10 million Latin immigrants to this country in one swipe of his pen back in I think 1986.

The Mexican guy thought Canada was gonna welcome him with open arms!!!!!??????????\nCan't even speak English!!!!!???\nCanadians dont want Mexicans because they don't want your drugs& gangs!!!!

If he would have took the time to learn how to speak English I think he would have a better chance. You have to put that effort

15 years in the United States and he doesn't speak English and he can't figure out why he's not getting Asylum... So he comes to the United States illegally and then he goes to Canada illegally... oh yeah and it still doesn't speak English and drives a brand new car like most illegal immigrants... Is anybody see the problem here

Seems like a fake story. 15 years in america and you can't speak english? I know many refugees but they all picked up english quick

Canada only loves the refugees from the shit holes of the Middle East and Afghanistan .\nThis man still can’t speak English.

Trudeau lied to them unfortunately. How about the guys who started Vice? Were they refugees? Not too damn likely. They went to the USA from Montreal and didn’t complain. They became quite successful, too. Refugees are not immigrants. It’s a different deal. A refugee is a temporary thing, not the same as immigration, why can’t this guy speak French or English by the way? 15 years in USA, lol.

Lol these comments making fun of a poor man that can't speak English ? you guys are a disgrace to this world... I'm so glad America is getting invaded by immigrants from all over the world and people are now more open to learn more than one language and biracial marriages, I truly believe whites will be the minority in the future. And no I'm not racist just an observation of what's going on in America.

15 years and can't speak English??!! Come on. My mom was illegal in the US and we moved to Canada after. She learner English because that was the language of both countries. She wasn't lazy. And she hates when people don't learn the language. They are lazy bastards. Do your part and learn the language. It's free for refugees.

Canada has done extremely well for Immigrants, and we spend a lot of money on making sure we get hard working decent citizens.. We've recently made it easier for people to immigrate here. We welcome it. But it does have to be done legally. And yes, I agree with everyone else here. 15 years in English countries, and doesn't speak it himself is disgusting. I bet he'd learn the word food fast if he was starving. Also, those kids need to be in school. I hope he's not hiding them too cause they'll never learn English then.

Some justice for people waiting sometimes years to legally enter Canada. Illegal immigration must be treated as it is: Illegal. And really? 15 years in the US and not speaking English; not a strong case for willingness to integrate

I would like to move USA so badly until I am older.\nUSA is more anything than Canada. Long time ago and before I was born.\nMy parent was from Asian and move to Quebec instead country an English.\nBecause I am from Quebec and speaking French.\nThe reason I think Quebec is so bored and there’re some English people and French host people.\nI think French is not interesting for me. I prefer to use language English.\nBecause I prefer English than French.

10 years in US doesn't speak English? To me it shows how little interest he has to integrate

15 years in the USA and he still can't speak English?

Speak English dude. People like him are the reason we in the US cater to Spanish speakers and employers turn away able applicants for Spanish speaking ones receiving first pick.

why they dont speak english.

Speak English for god's sake!

lies they all say theyve been here 20 years and cant speak english scams and lies thats the way of the 3rd world.

I agree with a lot of the things said in the comments. He didn't properly look into what is required for refugee status and came illegally so shouldn't receive preferential treatment. However, his not speaking English...where could he go to learn as an illegal immigrant? And likely he had to work long hours to save money for lawyers, etc. The language thing to me seems a bit harsh. He may even know passable English, but the reporters may have wanted the interviews to go more smoothly and so spoke in his native language.

“Speak English this is Canada”\nHahahahha. Speak some indigenous language, this is Canada. We are all immigrants.

i wonder if her grandparents were Canadians ? or if they speak English ? that women need a mental help or some history lessons

i'm Canadian and i feel very ashamed because of this CANEEEEDIAN woman here, like their points we're very valid and if she'd just listen then the cops wouldn't have to be called, the reason for the video to be recorded and her talking more about being a CANEEEEEEEEDIAN woman. She is a disgrace.\nALSO \nshe said speak english, this is canada should know both english and french are canada's language. not just english, besides if someone else speaks a different language shouldn't mean a thing they're canadian and they belong here in canada.

freakin half of canada speaks french so don't say speak english this is canada

Shaking my head, a slow learner uneducated white hillbilly lady who never heard about the outside world, eh. She needs to eff off and mind her own business, done. She is there at a restaurant to enjoy her lunch not arguing to a couple stranger for not speaking the English language. Get lost, ugly piece of waste lady! From London, Ontario.

You are looking for a place to start your life? How about your own country. If you've been in America for 20 years, and you've NEVER put in the time to learn the language. If you want to fit in here and make it more easily, you need to speak English. And they have free classes all over America that teach English to people from South America. If you want to make a life in any country you have to make an effort to fit into their country.

Why does he think he is so great that another country wants him? Any special skills? Can't even speak English-what should be basic.

So this guy left El Salvador to come to the US. His claim was denied and he fled again to Canada where his claim was denied again- twice! 15 years in the US and you still don’t speak English? Are you serious? How can anyone feel bad for you? Yes, you have been rejected by two countries, that’s because you broke the laws in those countries.

where in Canada does he think he can live with no English WTF I am a immigrant to Canada it is great... You at least need to be able to speak a bit of the local language anywhere you plan to move i mean come on really

You cant even speak english

This man was in the US and Canada for 15plus years and he still cant speak english? What is this?

*HOW LONG HAS THIS GUY LIVED IN AMERICA AND CANADA AND STILL CAN'T SPEAK A WORD OF ENGLISH?*

Fucker doesn't even speak English, why should you take him?

Lived in english speaking America for 20 years and can not speak english??? Why would we want yet another person who is NOT WILLING to assimilate in Canada???? Canada has NO CATCH AND RELEASE laws!! Its catch and arrest!!!

He is not speaking English and expecting to find a job in English speaking country? He is either expecting for us to learn Spanish or he is expecting to live out of welfare. \nCompassion based mass immigration is hurting everyone as we need to pay for their life expenses. \nMerit based immigration is what is welcomed - learn the language, have some useful skills and apply. \nHoping to get everything free and expect to have the same living standard is equal outcome utopia that is hurting honest people through higher taxes and increased retirement age.

He was in the U.S. for 15 years and still is not a citizen and still can't speak English.  SMDH!!  How about learning English and becoming a citizen, then you won't have to worry about being deported.  HE HAD 15 YEARS!! So don't complain.

Yet Canada lets in numerous Indians from Information Technology or Call Centre backgrounds. Many of they barely speak English and they’ve replaced good paying white collar jobs that used to be held by Canadians. I will be voting Conservative In the next Federal election because there needs to be a change in the country’s immigration laws. Canadian jobs for Canadians.